Newton's Laws Flashcards

1
Q

A force between two surfaces rubbing against each other

A

Friction

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2
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The tendency of a physical object to remain still or continue moving unless a force is applied

A

Inertia

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3
Q

(first law) An object at rest stays at rest, or an object in motion stays in motion until unbalanced forces act on it

A

Newton’s Law of Inertia

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4
Q

(second law) acceleration of an object depends on the object’s mass and the magnitude of the force acting on it. (F=m/a)

A

Newton’s Law of Force and Acceleration

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5
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(third law) For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

A

Newton’s Law of Action-Reaction

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6
Q

Change in an object’s speed or direction

A

Acceleration

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7
Q

The amount of matter in am object

A

Mass

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8
Q

A number that tells how much of something there is. Quality of being big.

A

Magnitude

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9
Q

Movement caused by force

A

Action

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10
Q

Resistance of opposition to a force or movement

A

Reaction

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